Each year, Central Electric Cooperative sponsors up to eight area high school juniors to attend the National Rural Electric Youth Tour in Washington, D.C in June.

Among this year’s recipients is Megan Linke of Woonsocket, daughter of Henry and Paula Linke. 

The representatives will join more than 1,500 students from across the country to tour Washington, D.C. They will meet with South Dakota’s Congressional Delegation and have the opportunity to watch history come alive as they explore the museums, memorials and monuments.

Central Electric sponsors the trip to support our local youth as tomorrow’s leaders and community members. One recipient from each director district may be selected based on an essay submission.